HomeMy WebLinkAbout1951/05/28 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular342 May 21, 1951
Changes Authorized for Bus Y
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Perkins, the Village
Engineer was authorized to make necessary changes at the Southwest Corner of Geor-
gia Avenue and Minnetonka Boulevard to take care of Y for bus. Motion was
passed by unanimous vote of Council Members present.
Meeting Adjourned
The meeting was adjourned by Mayor 0. B. Erickson at 11:20 P. M.
B. ERICKSON, Mayor
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JOWH JUr__.D 2 Clerk
REGULAR MEETING MAY 28, 1951
A regular meeting of the Village Council was called to order by Mayor
0. B. Erickson at 8:14 P. M.J. with the following Council Members present at roll
call:
Trustee Bolmgren Trustee Perkins
Clerk Justad Mayor Erickson
Minutes
The minutes of meetings held May 7, 142 212 1951 were read and approved
as read.
Vei4:fied Claims
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the following
verified claims were approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to issue
warrants covering same, by unanimous vote of Council Members present by roll call
as follows: Trustee Bolmgren, yea; Trustee Perkins, yea; Clerk Justad, yea;
Mayor Erickson, yea:
American Gas Machine Company
Francis A. Brouwer
C. Ed Christy
Dahlberg Brothers, Inc.
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Capitola E. Fulton
J. V. Gleason
Gustafson & Fuxa
Hennepin County Welfare Board
Hobart Sales and Service
Frank Janes
Mpls. Auto Supply Co.
Minneapolis Iron Store
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Minikada Hardware
E. T. Montgomery
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Republic Creosoting Co.
Donald Rush
Seirup and Sons
Voigt Business Machine Co.
7.93
12.00
1.01
42.67
4.46
64.99
575.52
11.80
58.90
20.28
22.00
36.65
37.62
7.78
2.10
8.25
83.50
5.75
16.00
756.48
5.00
14.45
194.00
-Badger Meter Mfg. Co.
Victor Carlson & Sons
James B. Clow & Sons
Falk Paper Company
Freeland's Food Market
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Lee Bo Office Supply Co.
Miller -Davis Co.
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Tom Motzko
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1,774.80
36.00
64.75
11.50
1.04
4.50
2.25
1.35
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8.95
17.55
3.55
6.18
1.05
.50
21.30
1.20
NW Nat'l. Bank of Minneapolis,
5,494.10
H. A. Rogers Co. 10.05
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St. Louis Park Dispatch 48.20
D. M. Whalen 98.00
Hearing on Two-family Dwellings
Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch, May 16, 19512
a hearing was had on the application of Eklund_& Swedlund Construction Company
for permits to erect three double bungalows on Lots 10 to 16 inclusive, and the
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May 28, 1951
Hearing on Two-family Dwellings, Cont'd.
north 12 feet of Lot 17, Block 321, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park. No_one
appeared. ,
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the Building
Inspector was instructed to issue permitsfor the above, by unanimous vote of
Council Members present.
Hearings on Proposed Sidewalk Improvements
Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch May 9 and 16,
1951, separate. public hearings were had on the following proposed sidewalk imp-
rovements: No one appeared.
IMPROVEMENT
NUMBER LOCATION
51-48 East side of Kentucky Avenue from 26th Street to 27th
Street
51-49 East side of Kentucky Avenue from 28th Street to 29th
Street
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51-52 West side Idaho Avenue from 26th Street to 27th Street
51-53 East side Louisiana Avenue from 31st Street to 32nd Street
51-83 West side of Jersey Avenue from 26th Street to 27th Street
Resolution
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the following
resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present:
RESOLUTION ORDERING SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, the Village Council has met at the time and place specified in
a notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch May 9 and 16, 1951, of hearing
on proposed sidewalk improvements Nos. 51-48, 51-49,-51-52, 51-53 and 51-83,
and has heard all interested persons and determined the necessity for such side
walk improvements, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park
that construction of sidewalks be hereby ordered at the following locations in
said Village:
IMPROVEMENT
OBER LOCATION
51-48 East side Kentucky Avenue from 26th Street to 27th Street
51-49 East side Kentucky Avenue from 28th Street to 29th Street
51-52 West side Idaho Avenue from 26th Street to 27th Street
51-53 East side Louisiana Avenue from 31st Street to 32nd Street
51-83 West side Jersey Avenue from 26th Street to 27th Street
in accordance with plans and specifications which have been prepared by the
Village Engineer and which are hereby approved, and the Village Clerk is hereby
directed to advertise for bids for construction of said sidewalk improvements
which are to be opened by the Village Council on June 11, 1951.
Hearing on Proposed Sanitary Sewer Extension
Pursuant to notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch May 9 and 16,
1951, a hearing was had on proposed extensions of sanitary sewer No. 51-87
(South Side of Excelsior Boulevard from Joppa Avenue to a point 250 feet East
thereof). No one appeared.
Resolution
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Perkins, the following
resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of all members of the Council present:
RESOLUTION ORDERING SEWER EXTENSION
WHEREAS, the Village Council has met at the time and place specified in
a notice published in the St. Louis Park Dispatch May 9 and 16, 1951, of hearing
on proposed extension of'Sanitary Sewer No. 51-87 and has heard all interested
persons and determined the necessity for such sewer extension, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park
that extension of Sanitary Sewer No. 51-87 on the south side of Excelsior Blvd.
from Joppa Avenue to a point 250 feet east thereof be hereby ordered in accord-
ance with plans and specifications which have been prepared by the Village
Engineer and which are hereby approved, and the Vjljaga-C,1ex:csq_.--fir di reCted
r��-o-f-�ic�-sewer -which-a .a
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Resolution Ordering Sewer Extension, Cont'd. �C
Village Engineer is hereby directed to add said work to sewer contract of
the Village and Phelps-Drake Company, dated August 2, 1950 as an extra at the
unit prices specified therein.
Order to Discontinue Excavatin
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, Terry Brothers
Excavating Company was ordered to discontinue excavating on Lot 30, Block 170
and Lot 28, Block 330, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park until it is determined
whether a permit is required for the excavation that has taken place. Motion
was passed by unanimous vote of Council Members present.
Trustee Jorvig
Trustee Jorvig came to the meeting at this time -- 8:20 P. M.
1951 Licenses
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Perkins, the follow-
ing applications for 1951 licenses were approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were
authorized to issue licenses to expire December 31, 19512 by unanimous vote of
the Council:
Howley's Snack Shop Restaurant
if of It Cigarette
Lohrer Electric Company Electrical
Sunset Shell Service Gas Station -- 2 Pumps
Stevens Electric Electrical
Resolution
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Perkins, the following
resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Council:
RESOLUTION SETTING HEARINGS FOA STREET IMPROVEMENTS+
RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of St. Louis Park that
June 25, 1951 be set as date for hearing on the following proposed grading im-
provements, it being understood that adjacent property will be assessed for
same:
IMPROVEMENT NUMBER LOCATION
51-88
Virginia Avenue - 28th Street to Cedar Lake Road
51-89
27th
Street
- Kentucky to Jersey Avenues
51-90
27th
Street
- Raleigh to Quentin Avenues
51-91
35th
Street
- Rhode Island to Quebec Avenues
51-92
32nd
Street
- Pennsylvania to Oregon Avenues
51-93
32nd
Street
- Colorado Avenue to 1501 East
Petitionsfor Street Improvements
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Perkins, the following
petitions were referred to the Village Engineer and Chairman of the Street
Department Committee for checking and recommendation, by unanimous vote of Council
Members present:,
P-818 PETITION FOR SIDEWALK, signed by Morley
Burnett, 2713 Hampshire Avenue and others,
dated May 7, 1951, for the construction of
sidewalk on the EAST SIDE OF HAMPSHIRE
AVENUE FROM 27TH STREET •TO 28TH STREET.
P-819 PETITION FOR SIDEWALK, signed by Mrs. Leslie
Barton, 3126 Texas Avenue and others, dated
May 19, 1951, for the construction of sidewalk
on the WEST SIDE OF TEXAS AVENUE FROM 31ST
STREET TO 32ND STREET.
P-820 PETITION FOR CURB AND GUTTER, signed by Mrs.
Leslie Barton, 3126 Texas Avenue and others,
dated May 19, 1951, for the construction of
curb and gutter on the WEST SIDE OF TEXAS AVENUE
FROM 31ST STREET TO 32ND STREET.
P-830 PETITION FOR GRADING, signed by W. J. Kind, 2909
Blackstone Avenue and others, dated May 28, 1951
for the grading of BLACKSTONE AVENUE FROM BLVD.
to 29TH STREET.
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Petitions for Sewers
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the following
petitions were referred to the Village Engineer and Chairman of the Sewer Depart—
ment Committee for checking and recommendation, by unanimous vote of the Council:
P-821 PETITION FOR SANITARY SEWER, signed by -
Hugh J. Collison, 2700 Florida Avenue and
others, dated May 22, 1951, for the construction
of sanitary sewer in FLORIDA AVENUE FROM 27TH
STREET TO 28TH STREET.
P-831 PETITION FOR STORM SEWER, signed by W. J. Kind
2909 Blackstone Avenue and others, dated May
28, 1951, for the construction of storm sewer
in BLACKSTONE AVENUE FROM MINNETONKA BOULEVARD
TO 29TH STREET.
Hearing Date Set for Water Main Construction
Petition P-829, signed by Sam Segal, 3255 Blackstone Avenue and others,
dated May 25, 1951, for the construction of water main in BLACKSTONE AVENUE FROM
WEST LAKE STREET NORTH TO WEST 32ND STREET, was read.
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Perkins, Ju1Y 92, 1951
was set as date for hearing on above,petition, by unanimous vote of the Council.
Advertise for Bids for Storm Sewer, District 24
A group appeared regarding the construction of storm sewer to take care
of 34th Street at Zarthan Avenue. The problem is that water hole cannot be
filled until storm sewer is constructed.
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the Clerk
was instructed to advertise for bids for Storm Sewer District #21F, to be opened
June 3t% 1951, by unanimous vote of Council Members present.
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Petition for Rezoning
A group of residents in the vicinity of South Street and Rhode Island
discussed the possibility of_rezoning Lot 28, Block 330, and Lot 30, Block 170,
Rearrangement of St. Louis Park from Light Industrial Use to Residential Use.
They had a petition with a few names, and took same back to secure more signa—
tures.
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the matter of
rezoning Lot 28, Block 330, and Lot 30, Block 170, Rearrangement of St. Louis
Park from Dight Industrial Use to Residential Use was referred to the Planning
Commission for study and recommendation, by unanimous vote of the Council.
Deed for Property for Street Purposes
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the deed for
the following described property was accepted subject to J. E. Boran accepting
$50.00 for same on approval of title:
That part of Lot 121, Block 3, Belmont Terrace lying
easterly of a line drawn parallel with and sixty feet
westerly of, measured at a right angle to the Westerly
line of the right of way of the Great Northern_ Railway
Company as shown on the plat of said "Belmont Terrace",
all according to the plat thereof on file and of record
in the office of the Register of Titles in and for
Hennepin County, Minnesota to be used for roadway purposes.
(Boone Avenue).
Motion was passed by unanimous vote of the Council,
Fill Hole in 27th Street, East of Raleigh Avenue
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Village
Engineer was instructed to fill up hole in 27th Street, east of Raleigh Avenue,
prior to grading of street, by unanimous vote of Council Members present.
Building Inspectord;s Weekly Report
The building inspector's weekly report for week ending May 25, 1951, show—
ing that 25 building permits were issued totaling $$6,400.00, was read and
ordered filed.
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Certificates of Achievement in Traffic Safety
A letter from the Board of Hennepin County Commissioners, dated May
21, 1951, informing the Village Council that Certificates of Achievement in
Traffic Safety would be made to Villages, Towns and Cities that have either
held their own as to fatal accidents or improved their record over 1949; and
asking the Council to appoint someone to represent the Village at a luncheon
at the Golden Valley Golf Club on June 14, 1951, was read.
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Perkins, Trustee
Bolmgren and Police Chief, Andy Nelson were delegated to attend the luncheon
at Golden Valley Golf Club, June 14, 1951 to represent the Village of St.'
Louis Park, and to accept the achievement award to be given out, -by unanimous
vote of the Council.
Application for Special Permits to Erect Two-family Dwellings
An application signed by M. P. Johnson, dated May 23, 1951, for special
permits to erect doublet bungalows on each of the following described lots,
was read: 1
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Lot -4, Block 2, Supreme Park First Division
Lot 5, Block 2, Supreme Park First Division
Lot 6; Block 2, Supreme Park First Division
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the above
application was referred to the Planning Commission for checking and report,
by unanimous vote of the Council.
Work Ordered for Bus Parking
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Perkins, the Village
Engineer was instructed to start immediately on the work at Georgia Avenue
and Minnetonka Boulevard in order for the Twin City busses to park at the SW
corner thereof. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
Fireman's Convention
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Perkins, three paid
Firemen and three Volunteer Firemen were authorized to attend the Fireman's '
Convention at Cloquet, Minnesota, June 11, 12, 13, 1951, with necessary
expenses paid, by unanimous vote of the Council.
Request for Street Name Change
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the request
signed by Herman Swenson, dated May 28, 1951, for the changing the name of
West 36th Street in Huntington Woods, to Huntington Lane, was referred to the
Planning Commission for study and recommendation, by unanimous vote of the
Council.
Petition Opposing Sewer Construction
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Jorvig; , the petition
signed by David Chatelaine and others, dated May 26, 1951, opposing the const-
truction of sanitary sewer in 36th Street in Huntington Woods at the present
time was referred to the Village Engineer for checking and report, by unani-'
mous vote of the Council.
Contract Awarded for Black Top Mix
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the bid of
J. V. Gleason received April 2, 1951 for the furnishing of black top mix and
Medium Curing Cut -Back Asphalt -Mix was determined to be the'lowest bid of a
responsible bidder, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to enter into'a
,contract with J. V. Gleason for 'the furnishing of 15,000 tons more or less
-Bituminous Plant Mix at $4.40 per ton; and 15,000 tons more or less Bituminous
Plant Mix using Med,.r Curing Ciut-;bdck_A'sphalt at $4.25 per ton, by unanimous
vote of the Council.
Bond Approved
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the SIDE-
WALK OR CURB AND GUTTER CONSTRUCTION BOND with Roy Fure and John Fure, DBA
Fure Brothhers Cement Construction Company as principal, and Standard Acciddnt
Insurance Company as surety, dated May 1, 1951, in the amount of $10,000.00,
covering construction of sidewalks, curb and gutter at various locations in
the Village, was approved by unanimous vote of the Couhcil.
Bids for Bituminous Liquids Rejected
On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, all bids
received March 26, 1951 for the furnishing of bituminous liquids were rejected,
and the Clerk was authorized to readvertised for same, bids to be opened on
by unanimous vote of Council Members present.
May 28, 1951
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Fill Ordered - Rhode Island Avenue -32nd -32nd -� St.
On motion of Trustee Bolmgren, seconded by Trustee Jorvig, the Village
Engineer was authorized to order Contractor to fill in Rhode Island Avenue be-
tween 32nd Street and 322 Street approximate.cost of $800.00 in order to lay
water main under cover. Motion was passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
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Contract for Grading & Graveling
. On motion of Trustee Perkins, seconded,by Trustee Bo]mgren, the bid of
Terry Brothers, Inc. received May 21, 1951 for grading and graveling Jobs. 51-2
thru 51-15, was deemed to be the lowest bid of a responsible bidder, and the
Mayor and Clerk were authorized to enter into a contract with Terry Brothers, Inc.
for.the work at price bid of $13,558.75, by unanimous vote of the Council.
Meeting Adjourned
The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Erickson at 11:30 P. M.
ATTEST:
OSEP JUST Clerk
REGULAR MEETING JUNE 4. 1951
A regular meeting of the Village Council was called to order by, Mayor
0. B. Erickson at 8:23 P. M., with the following Council Members present at roll
call -as follows:
Trustee Bolmgren Trustee Jorvig
Trustee Perkins Clerk Justad
Mayor Erickson
Minutes
The minutes of meeting held May 28, 1951 were read and approved as read.
Verified Claims
On motion of Trustee Jorvig, seconded by Trustee Bolmgren, the following
verified claims were approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to issue
warrants covering same, by unanimous vote of the Council by 'roll call as follows:
Trustee�Bolmgren, yea; Trustee Jorvig, yea; Trustee Perkins,, yea; Clerk Justad,
yea; Mayor Erickson, yeaL
A. Anderson
139.20
_Vernon Anderson
139.00
Jean Anthony
80.00
John Balich
225.60
Rollin P. Briggs
168.00
J.' W. Brockman
139.20
Dorothy Chase
60.00
B." F. Cihoski
166.39
John Connery
232.05
R: B. Connery
187.50
James E. Dahl
148.00
Elsie Dahlstrom
87.50
Marjorie Dale
86.50
Al Donahue
257.55
A. Dunkum
88.00
Mary Dunkum
91.00
Robert Erickson
178.50
Charles Farmer
490.45
E. Ferch
157.50
Ellsworth Frank
195.75
Irwin Freeland
151.00
_H. Frieborg
175.88
Balbina Gardner
46.00
Ted Gardner
230.78
George Gibson
162.50
Ed Gilbert
162.50
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68.00
H. Girard
168.00 --
Donald Glassing
148.00
Varah Goodrich
88.00
Mary Etta Green
78.00
Margaret Harding
47.00
Truman Hedwall"
151.00
Esther Helmer
59.50
Orlo Hemstock
129.00
Carl Iverson
151.00
Alvera Johnson
100.00
Clyde Johnson
148.00
J. 0. Johnson
174.27
K. Johnson
187.50
L. M. Johnson
151.00
C. M. Jones
139.20
C. W. Jones
204.00
Edrl Jones
257.55
Betty Joubert
14.45
Walter Jungblut
164.25